NC State vs. Louisiana Tech: A Historical Perspective

Today’s matchup between NC State and Louisiana Tech will be the third in the series between the two teams. The previous two games were played during Dave Doeren’s tenure.

In 2013, Doeren’s first season, the Wolfpack defeated the Bulldogs 40-14 in the season opener. Pete Thomas was NC State’s Quarterback, completing 15 of 27 for 212 yards and an interception. Matt Dayes led the Pack in rushing with 84 yard and 3 touchdowns. Marquez Valdes-Scantling led NC State with 4 receptions for 87 yards. Cornerback Dontae Johnson led the Pack with 7 tackles against LA Tech.

In 2021, #23 NC State beat Louisiana Tech 34-27. Devin Leary was the Wolfpack’s signal caller, throwing for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns. Ricky Person rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, while Bam Knight rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. Emeka Emezie had 4 receptions for 67 yards. Chris Toudle and CJ Riley had the two touchdown receptions. Isaiah Moore and Drake Thomas each had 10 tackles in the contest.

Louisiana Tech Head Coach S0nny Cumbie has connections with NC State. He played Quarterback for Texas Tech in 2001-04 when Wolfpack Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae was serving as the Red Raiders Offensive Line coach. Ruffin McNeill, who currently serves as Special Assistant to the Head Coach at NC State, was an Assistant Head Coach at Texas Tech during Cumbie’s time with the Red Raiders.